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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.84, 266.40 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.84, 266.40 and 86.27 is: 129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.84 : 266.40 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.84/266.40 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.84x = 266.40 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.84x = 22,981.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,981.00/177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.22

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